What one author best reflects Minnesota?
When you think of Minnesota, what author do you think best represents the state? Laurie Hertzel of the StarTribune wrote …
Category Archives: Books
Review of Oliver Sacks’ “Hallucinations”
In November 2012 I wrote a review of “Hallucinations” for the Minneapolis StarTribune. RIP, Oliver Sacks. Your words will live …
What’s making me happy this week (Aug. 28)
Morrissey, List of the Lost. Our favorite guy continues to make his leap into the literary world. His first novel (coming on …
What’s making me happy this week (Aug. 7)
This week: school, writing the “other,” writing in general.
What’s making me happy this week (July 14)
Morrissey, Harper Lee, Tour de France.
We know the ending. So why do we read?
If you’re reading a novel and someone who has already read it talks about it, you might say, “Stop! I …
Relaxation: That’s what is making me happy this week
July Fourth, newspapers, and writing groups.
Mankato’s Deep Valley Book Festival
If you’re in Mankato on Sunday, I’d love to see you at the Deep Valley Book Festival, a celebration of …
RIP Vincent Bugliosi
Helter Skelter remains one of my favorite books.
Do you want to know what constitutes effective creative nonfiction? Here’s a great list
A must-read for anyone writing creative nonfiction.
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 